Feeling stuck? It doesn’t have to be this way. Prioritize your mental health today!

If you are in danger of hurting yourself or others:

If you or someone you know is in imminent danger, call 911.

Visit the nearest emergency room at the nearest hospital.

If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, call the 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline.

If you are someone you know is at risk of self-harm, call BC's Crisis line at 1 800 784 2433.

If you need immediate, free and confidential emtional support, crisis intervention, or community resource information, call the Fraser Health Crisis Line at 1 877 820 7444.

You can connect with the Access and Assessment Centre between 7:30 am and 9:30 pm for walk-in services, or call 604-675-3700 between 7:30 am and 10:00 pm. If you live outside of Vancouver but in British Columbia, you can visit a Rapid Access Clinic.

When & why would you seek support?

You may feel anxious, overwhelmed, or notice your mental health declining. Counselling Services can help with:

  • Decision-making and relationship challenges
  • Coping with grief, loss, or life changes
  • Adjusting to new cultures, understanding identity, or managing discrimination
  • Struggling with focus, organization, or test anxiety
  • Recovering from burnout
  • Tangible wellness strategies for preventing burnout

Short-Term Counselling

UBC Counselling Services

In-person, online, or over the phone. Call 604-822-3811 to book – no walk-ins available.

  • Opening hours:
    • Monday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
    • Tuesday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
    • Wednesday: 8:30 am to 6:30 pm
    • Thursday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
    • Friday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

  • Check here for up-to-date clinic locations & closures
  • You will be asked to choose from two types of same-day, single session drop-in appointments:
    1. Mental health counselling (therapy appointment)
    2. Wellness advising session (wellness resources, creating a plan of support, triaging to other support services)

Specialized services

Science Embedded Counsellor (New!)

  • Science embedded counselling tailors wellbeing support specifically targeting concerns that science students experience
  • Book a drop-in appointment with UBC Counselling Services at 604-822-3811 and ask about embedded counselling
  • New offering as of 2025!

Here2Talk

  • Free, confidential 24/7 support line in over 200 languages
  • Call or chat online with experienced professionals
  • Download the Here2Talk app for texting options
  • No appointment needed: Here to Talk or call: 604-642-5212

Private Counselling

Private Counsellors

  • $1250.00 covered by the AMS/GSS Health and Dental Plan!
  • This covers appointments with a private mental health practitioner, such as a licensed psychologist, registered clinical counsellor, or therapist with a Master’s degree in Social Work
  • Find a counsellor for your specific needs - filter by specialty, availability, and in-person/virtual options
  • Search with BC Association of Clinical Counsellors or PsychologyToday
  • More on how to find a private mental health professional here.

    • Tips for finding the right private counsellor

    • Request a 15 minute consultation
    • Make a list of many possible counsellors
    • Ensure it is financially feasible - do they accept your insurance or offer a sliding scale or students?

    UBC AMS/GSS Health and Dental Plan


    Find more information here: Mental Health and Wellbeing, or call 604-822-3811